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Community News: April 18

Published: Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 9:05 a.m.

Club presents check to Rescue Mission

The Welcome Club of Henderson County is an active social organization of about 150 members that welcomes new residents and those not so new. The club promotes fun and friendship through many activities while supporting a local charity each year. Hendersonville Rescue Mission is the local recipient for 2013.

Along with a check for $390, the club delivered travel-sized soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste and tooth brushes used by individuals who stay at the mission on a short-term basis. Also included in the delivery were full-sized men and women's personal hygiene items, diapers, children's coloring books, crayons, jump ropes and other items needed by individuals who stay at the mission on a longer-term basis.

To learn more about the Welcome Club of Henderson County, visit www. welcomeclubhc.org.

Caroline Penny receives Nilsen Scholarship

Chatham Hall is proud to announce that Caroline Penny of Hendersonville has been awarded the School's Nilsen Scholarship. Caroline has just completed her eighth-grade year at Hanger Hall and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Penny Jr. of Hendersonville.

Chatham Hall's Nilsen Scholarship Program was made possible by a gift of $31 million from the estate of alumna Bettie Beckwith Nilsen, class of 1931. Nilsen's gift is the largest in the history of girls' schools.

As a Nilsen Scholar, Caroline will have access to a variety of special academic offerings, unique travel opportunities, and unmatched guidance – from a dedicated Nilsen Scholar Program team to college counseling sessions.

The scholarship will follow Caroline through her years at Chatham Hall.

<p>Club presents check to Rescue Mission</p><p>The Welcome Club of Henderson County is an active social organization of about 150 members that welcomes new residents and those not so new. The club promotes fun and friendship through many activities while supporting a local charity each year. Hendersonville Rescue Mission is the local recipient for 2013. </p><p>Along with a check for $390, the club delivered travel-sized soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste and tooth brushes used by individuals who stay at the mission on a short-term basis. Also included in the delivery were full-sized men and women's personal hygiene items, diapers, children's coloring books, crayons, jump ropes and other items needed by individuals who stay at the mission on a longer-term basis. </p><p>To learn more about the Welcome Club of Henderson County, visit www. welcomeclubhc.org. </p><p>Caroline Penny receives Nilsen Scholarship</p><p>Chatham Hall is proud to announce that Caroline Penny of Hendersonville has been awarded the School's Nilsen Scholarship. Caroline has just completed her eighth-grade year at Hanger Hall and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Penny Jr. of Hendersonville. </p><p>Chatham Hall's Nilsen Scholarship Program was made possible by a gift of $31 million from the estate of alumna Bettie Beckwith Nilsen, class of 1931. Nilsen's gift is the largest in the history of girls' schools. </p><p>As a Nilsen Scholar, Caroline will have access to a variety of special academic offerings, unique travel opportunities, and unmatched guidance – from a dedicated Nilsen Scholar Program team to college counseling sessions.</p><p>The scholarship will follow Caroline through her years at Chatham Hall.</p>